Newman Jets

Newman Jets
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UniversityNewman University
ConferenceThe MIAA
NCAADivision II
Athletic directorJoanna Pryor
LocationWichita, Kansas
Varsity teams19
Basketball arenaFugate Gymnasium
Baseball stadiumMcCarthy Field
MascotJohnny Jet
NicknameJets
Fight songThe Heartbeat
ColorsNavy and red[1]
   
Websitenewmanjets.com

The Newman Jets are the athletic teams that represent Newman University, located in Wichita, Kansas, in intercollegiate sports as a member of the Division II level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), primarily competing in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) for most of its sports as an associate member since the 2019–20 academic year (before achieving full member status in 2022–23); while its men's soccer team competes in the Great American Conference (GAC).[2] The Jets previously competed in the D-II Heartland Conference from 2006–07 to 2018–19; and in the defunct Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conference (MCAC) of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) from 1999–2000 to 2005–06.

  1. ^ Newman University Athletics Brand Guide (PDF). September 2, 2021. Retrieved June 26, 2022.
  2. ^ "Newman to Compete In MIAA As Associate Member in 2019-20". Newmanjets.com. Retrieved February 15, 2018.